We connect ambitious South Africans with experienced mentors who've been there before. Research shows mentees are twice as likely to reach their goals. Pick your side of the pair.
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I was fortunate to be assigned to Mr. Gareth Pike. He has monumental experience and has already reached all the goals I have set for myself. He drew from the personal lessons he has encountered in life to encourage me.
Because of her, I have an approved funding application from the National Youth Development Agency, and a professional letterhead I can use to write proposals for my services. I have achieved a lot through her assistance.
My mentor understood my background, goals and where I want to be. You get exposed to very valuable information that, if acted upon, can change your life almost immediately.
I was able to offer my mentee direction that is not readily available on the job or articulated well in business textbooks. My mentee has achieved multiple goals, from a clear career path to handling stress at work.
Mentorship is one of the highest-return things you can do for a career or a small business. The numbers are consistent across decades of studies.
People with a mentor are about twice as likely to graduate, take on leadership, and grow a business past five years.
Double the survival rate of businesses without a mentor, per the UK Department for Business and the Federation of Small Businesses.
Mentored businesses grew revenue 83% versus 16% for those without, in a MicroMentor study.
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We run at subsidised non-profit rates. Your donation funds the matching platform, mentor training, and the day-to-day work of keeping pairings on track. Every contribution is Section 18A tax-deductible.
South Africans we aim to reach by 2030